- A haircut provides two important functions: It reshapes the hair after new growth and it removes split or dead ends. Cutting hair requires precision, a steady hand and months of training. While most hair cutting is performed by licensed stylists in a salon, many people cut their own hair to save money and time.
- Hair requires frequent trimming and cutting to stay healthy. Because new hair growth is more evident on someone with short hair, a trim every four to six weeks is important. Long hair can be trimmed every 8 to 10 weeks.
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There are four types of haircuts: the 0-degree, 45-degree, 90-degree and 180-degree styles. These angles are used to create the shape of the haircut.
The 0-degree cut is referred to as the blunt cut or bob cut. The 45-degree haircut has a triangular shape and is known as the wedge. The 90-degree haircut is referred to as a layered haircut as it provides a lot of movement to the hair--and it's difficult for most untrained stylists to execute. The 180-degree haircut, also known as the shag, is reserved for people with long hair. -
To prevent a bad haircut, consider the following: the texture of your hair, the experience of the stylist and your face shape. Hair texture affects the shape of the haircut considerably. If your hair is curly, your hair must be cut longer than the desired length of the style. If your hair is coarse haircutting methods will include methods to trim thick hair uniformly.
The professional training and experience of the stylist is required for more complicated hair cutting. A hairstylist's knowledge of face shapes is also an important factor in bad haircut prevention. If cutting your hair at home, consider a simple hair style or a slight trimming of your bangs to prevent mistakes. - Hair should always be clean and free of styling products before cutting. Dull scissors or clippers should never be used to cut hair. Invest in quality hair products and hair cutting tools to maintain your hairstyle in between visits to the salon.
